San Telmo market, 19th century covered market in San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The indoor market spans an entire city block with metal columns supporting high ceilings and contains numerous stalls selling food, antiques, and crafts.
The market opened in 1897 to serve European immigrants settling in Buenos Aires, featuring an Italianate architectural design with characteristic details on its facade.
The market stands as a national historic monument since 2000, representing the commercial traditions of Buenos Aires through its mix of local vendors and artisans.
Visitors can explore the market daily from 10 AM, with extended hours on Saturdays until 10 PM and shorter hours on Sundays closing at 8 PM.
Coffee Town, located within the market, prepares traditional Argentine coffee using beans roasted on site and serves it in vintage porcelain cups.
Location: Buenos Aires
Inception: 1897
Official opening: 1897
Architectural style: Italianate architecture
GPS coordinates: -34.61953,-58.37283
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:08
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